“Roma/Venezia” through the eyes of Stefanos Samios
“Roma/Venezia”, a photographic exhibition by Stefanos Samios, opened in the Greek capital at the premises of the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens. As art historian Antonio Rallis put it, the artist’s images were “inspired by Rome and Venice, two mythical cities from the historical, artistic and cultural standpoint, which we may have already seen but […]
Read moreEgypt – Women’s Film Festival of Aswan
The first edition of the Aswan Women’s Film Festival (20-26 February 2017) will open on Monday, 20 February, with a large attendance of Italian participants. The task of selecting the films was assigned to Ahmed Al Hassouna, former director of the Cairo International Film Critics Week who, in cooperation with the Centro del Corto of […]
Read moreArgentina – Energy Saving, the Italian Consulate joins the “M’illumino di meno” initiative
Also the Italian Consulate General in La Plata has joined the “M’illumino di meno” (“Less Lighting”) initiative promoted by Radio RAI 2’s “Caterpillar” programme, now at its 13th edition. The initiative, which is aimed at celebrating next 24 February a day dedicated to raising public awareness on energy saving, is organised under the High Patronage […]
Read moreAstana 2017: Italy will be present thanks to the coordinated effort of more than 30 public and private organisations
The first meeting of the Italian exhibitors participating in the upcoming Expo of Astana (Kazakhstan), which will run from 10 June to 10 September 2017 under the theme “Future Energy”, was held at the Farnesina on 17 February. Italy will be present at the Kazakh International Expo thanks to the coordinated efforts of more than 30 organisations […]
Read moreRussian Federation – Italian mission to Lipetsk to promote investments
The Italian Ambassador in Moscow, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, is leading a business mission to Lipetsk, the capital city of one of the most interesting Russian regions from the point of view of investment opportunities, with a view to establishing joint ventures with local partners and strengthening an Italian entrepreneurial presence in the area. Italian Trade […]
Read moreEtta Scollo sings Consolo’s “Sicilitudine” in Tunis
The Catania-born songwriter and composer Etta Scollo will be a guest participant in the 3rd International Conference on Mediterranean Studies to be held on 21 February at the Maison des Arts in Tunis. The three-day event will offer an intense reflection on Sicily, insularity and Mediterranean identities by scholars of international renown who will reason […]
Read moreBelgium – Comics, Gipi’s “La forza dell’emozione” on show
Gian Alfonso Pacinotti, better known as “Gipi”, is a cartoonist, illustrator and film director. He is the author of “La forza delle emozioni” (“The Force of Emotions”) which was open in Brussels on 14 February at the Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée, Brussel’s Cartoon Museum. The exhibition, which will run until Sunday, 3 September, […]
Read moreIndia – Italy participates in India’s Design Week showcasing the “Under 35” exhibition
Italy participates as a “Partner Country” in India Design ID 2017, which takes place in New Delhi from 16 to 19 February. The event forms part of a campaign launched by the Italian Trade Agency with a view to promoting ‘Made in Italy’ products in India.The Triennale Design Museum showcases the “Under 35. Italian Design” exhibition, curated by Silvana Annicchiarico, with installations by […]
Read moreColombia – Italian Cultural Institute brings Florence’s “Botticelli.Inferno” to Bogota
“Botticelli. Inferno” is the title of Ralph Loop’s docufilm which will be screened from 16 to 19 February at the Cine Colombia in Bogota, thanks to the sponsorship of the Italian Cultural Institute in the Colombian capital. The documentary is a journey across the mysteries of Dante’s Inferno through Ralph Loop’s high-definition scans of 102 […]
Read moreUnited States – Meet the New Italians Of New York makes a comeback on 21 February
The Italian Consulate General in New York will host the first of the 2017 “Meet the New Italians of New York” series on February 21. The opening event will be dedicated to the world of research and welcome the presence of many distinguished guests: Elena Aprile, Ph.D. (Professor, Physics Department, Columbia University), Luca Carloni, Ph.D. […]
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